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Study Finds How Plants Limit Viral Spread to Progeny with RNA Interference

Scientists have learned how plants keep viruses from being passed to their offspring, a finding that could ensure healthier crops.

20 Sep 2024

Ancient Genomes Reveal Long-Term Genetic Stability in Southernmost Africa

Around 13 individuals, who died between 1,300 and 10,000 years ago, had their genomes reconstructed by a team of researchers from the University of Cape Town (South Africa) and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, using analysis of human remains found in the southern African rock shelter.

20 Sep 2024

Antifreeze Fish Shed Light on How New Genes Evolve

From where do novel genes originate? In a recent study, a group of University of Arkansas researchers studying biological sciences set out to address that topic.

20 Sep 2024

Revolutionizing Cucumber Genetics with Magnetofection

Researchers have achieved a groundbreaking advancement in plant biotechnology by using a magnetofected pollen gene delivery system to genetically transform cucumbers.

19 Sep 2024

Genetic Blueprint Reveals Germination Barriers in the Endangered Jacktree

A pivotal study unveils the genetic blueprint of the endangered Jacktree, shedding light on the molecular factors hindering its germination.

19 Sep 2024

Research Shows a Causal Role of Histone Modifications in Gene Regulation

For any organism to survive and thrive, its cells must strictly control which genes are active when and where.

19 Sep 2024

Epigenetic Switch Found to Activate Genes in Embryos

Researchers led by the Institute of Molecular Biology have found that 5-formylcytosine (5fC), a DNA alteration, acts as an activating epigenetic switch to activate genes during the early stages of embryonic development.

19 Sep 2024

COI1 Proteins in Maize Show Unexpected Functions for Crop Improvement

Maize (corn) is one of the most important staple crops in the world and has been extensively studied. Yet, many aspects of the genetic mechanisms regulating its growth and development remain unexplored.

19 Sep 2024

ERGA Pilot Project Unites Scientists to Deliver High-Quality Genomes

The European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) has announced the outcome of its pilot project in a new article.

18 Sep 2024

Study Expands Potential of Retrons for DNA Editing

Within bacterial cells, specialized immune systems known as retrons fend off viral attacks. But that's not all they can do.

18 Sep 2024

New Guidelines Enhance Accuracy of DNA-Protein Interaction Studies

Researchers at University of California San Diego have published new guidelines that could help scientists significantly improve their results when quantifying the interactions between DNA and proteins.

17 Sep 2024

CRISPR-Edited Euglena Offers Improved Biofuel Feedstock for Cold Conditions

News about biofuels sometimes mentions used cooking oil as a feedstock, but if these substances contain animal fat, they can solidify in colder temperatures.

16 Sep 2024

Study Reveals How Alternative Splicing Regulates Plant Metabolite Production

A recent study highlights the pivotal role of alternative splicing in controlling plant secondary metabolism, which is crucial for producing bioactive compounds with significant medicinal and industrial value.

14 Sep 2024

Study Reveals Genetic Drivers Behind Red Pigmentation in Apple Flesh

A pivotal study has revealed the genetic drivers of red pigmentation in apple flesh, highlighting the critical role of anthocyanins and flavan-3-ols.

13 Sep 2024

New Initiative Targets High-Risk Genes to Understand Neurodevelopmental and Psychiatric Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders (NPD) including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, and depression are detrimental to individuals, their families and society as a whole, and in many cases still lack effective treatments.

13 Sep 2024

CRISPR and Antibodies Offer New Hope for Improving CAR-T Cell Therapy Outcomes

Mayo Clinic researchers mined the molecular foundations of cancer and uncovered a new reason chimeric antigen receptor (CAR-T cell therapy) fails in some patients.

13 Sep 2024

A Novel Method for Incorporating Non-Canonical Amino Acids into Proteins

Every basic biology lesson teaches that proteins are made up of combinations of 20 distinct amino acids, which are ordered in various patterns similar to words.

12 Sep 2024

Genetic Blueprint of Atractylodes Lancea Reveals Key Insights for Medicinal Use

Scientists have decoded the genetic blueprint of Atractylodes lancea, a prized herb in traditional Chinese medicine.

12 Sep 2024

Study Reveals Genes Influencing Menopause and Cancer Risk

New research has found four genes with some of the largest known effects on the timing of menopause discovered to date, providing new insight into links between menopause timing and cancer risk.

12 Sep 2024

Researchers Identify Genetic Overlap Between Dyslexia and ADHD

According to a study, dyslexia and ADHD are unique from developmental and mental health diseases like autism, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia since they share many genes and frequently co-occur in individuals.

11 Sep 2024